Malicious Code Injection in munir-manar-nabsfa: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-160896: Malicious code in munir-manar-nabsfa (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The munir-manar-nabsfa package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for managing JavaScript packages. This package is involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to various malicious activities. The primary function of this package is to facilitate token rewards, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the munir-manar-nabsfa package. This code is designed to alter the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to pollution of the npm registry, affecting developers' reputations and potentially introducing security risks into applications that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall munir-manar-nabsfaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the munir-manar-nabsfa package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The munir-manar-nabsfa package poses a significant threat due to its embedded malicious code, which can compromise the integrity of applications relying on it. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
The munir-manar-nabsfa package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and affect your application's integrity.
You should uninstall the munir-manar-nabsfa package immediately using the command npm uninstall munir-manar-nabsfa.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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